Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E,Z)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Farnesyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol acetate |
JECFA number |
1831 |
CAS number |
29548-30-9 |
FEMA number |
4213 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.818 |
Molecular weight |
264.41 |
Chemical formula |
C17H28O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Rosy floral aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
165-166° (9 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% (E-isomer 64 % and Z-isomer 35%) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.476-1.479 |
Specific gravity |
0.908-0.914 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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